Janak Dhruw
Janak Dhruw | |
|---|---|
| Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Damarudhar Pujari |
| Constituency | Bindrawagarh |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Politician |
Janak Ram Dhruw (born 1965) is an Indian politician from Chhattisgarh. He is an MLA from Bindrawagarh Assembly constituency, which is a reserved constituency for Scheduled Tribes community, in Gariaband District. He won the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election, representing the Indian National Congress.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Dhruw is from Bindrawagarh, Gariaband District, Chhattisgarh. He is son of Abheram Dhruw. He completed his post graduation in history in 1990 at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.[4]
Career
[edit]Dhruw won Bindrawagarh Assembly constituency representing the Indian National Congress in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election. He polled 92,639 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Gowardhan Singh Manjhi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, by a narrow margin of 816 votes.[5][6]
In March 2024, the Congress MLA from a naxal affected region returned his security personnel, alleging that the district administration had not provided him with an official residence. He blamed the BJP government, stating that he was sending the personnel back due to the lack of accommodation for them.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Janak Ram Dhruw, INC Candidate from Bindranawagarh Assembly Election 2024 Seat: Electoral History & Political Journey, Winning or Losing - News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News". www.news18.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Bindrawagarh Constituency Election Results 2023: Bindrawagarh Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Janak Ram Dhruw , Cong Election Results LIVE: Latest Updates On Janak Ram Dhruw , Assembly Election Constituency Seat". ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Janak Ram Dhruw(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- BINDRANAWAGARH (ST)(GARIYABAND) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Bindranawagarh Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights: INC's Janak Dhruw wins Bindranawagarh with 92639 votes". India Today. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ Live, A. B. P. (2023-12-03). "Bindranawagarh Election Result 2023 Live: Inc Candidate Janak Dhruw Wins From Bindranawagarh". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "'मेरे रहने के लिए घर नहीं, सुरक्षाकर्मी रखकर क्या करूंगा', घोर नक्सलवाद क्षेत्र के कांग्रेस विधायक ने लौटाई सिक्योरिटी". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-10-27.